NAHBRS and the Outagamie County Housing Authority provides a Nurse Advocate who meets the health needs of the community by being a bridge between health/social services and the
community and provides whole person health care.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Educator:
Help residents understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve and manage their health and well-being. Identify health needs of the community. Plan, coordinate and develop
educational health programs based on the needs of the community.

Health Counselor:
Discuss health related issues, listen and support residents during times of concern.
 

Health Advocate:
Assist the community to understand and
effectively use health care and social service systems within our community.

Referral Agent:
Act as a referral source for the community by connecting individuals to community support services.

Support Group Facilitator:
Facilitate the development of support groups based on the identified needs of the community.

 

Note: The Outagamie County Housing Authority Nurse Advocate is not a physician and cannot provide a medical diagnosis or treatment, cannot dispense medications or provide care treatment ordered by a physician. The Nurse Advocate is not a licensed therapist and cannot provide physical, occupational, speech or psychological therapy.